Job title and organisation: Class Teacher - Horsforth Featherbank Primary School
Salary: MPS/UPS
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Location: Horsforth Featherbank Primary School, Featherbank Ave, Horsforth, Leeds, LS18 4QP
Closing date and Time: Friday 24 April 2026
Horsforth Featherbank Primary School is a warm, nurturing and ambitious one‑form entry school at the heart of a supportive community in North West Leeds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every child is valued, supported and inspired to achieve. We are seeking a passionate, skilled and reflective Class Teacher who will champion this ethos and ensure that all learners — including those with SEND — thrive.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking a teacher who:
- Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations for all pupils
- Has a strong understanding of inclusive practice and differentiated teaching
- Is confident in meeting a range of SEND needs and working alongside our SENCO
- Builds strong, positive relationships with children, staff and families
- Creates a classroom where all pupils feel seen, safe and celebrated
- Demonstrates creativity in planning and delivering an engaging, accessible curriculum
- Is reflective, proactive and keen to contribute to whole‑school development
- Recognises the vital importance of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
What We Offer
At Featherbank, you will find:
- A welcoming, stable and diverse school community
- Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils with a wide range of strengths and needs
- A committed SENCO, strong pastoral systems and a team passionate about inclusion
- High‑quality professional development, including SEND training and support
- A collaborative staff team where inclusion and wellbeing come first
- A leadership team that values innovation, staff voice and work–life balance
How to Apply
Please download the application pack from our school website:
https://www.featherbank.leeds.sch.uk/leeds/primary/featherbank
Please note:
We embrace AI to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success.
Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting, however, we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment. If using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation why to help ensure a fair selection process.
Completed applications should be sent to:
carol.jackson@featherbank.leeds.sch.uk
Closing date: 24/04/26 at midday.
Shortlisting: 24/04/26
Interviews: 01/05/2026
We warmly welcome visits to the school. Please contact our office on 0113 2589412 to arrange a tour.
Horsforth Featherbank Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are dedicated to inclusive practice and to supporting pupils with SEND through early identification, tailored provision and strong collaboration with families and professionals. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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